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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many gods does Balram say the Hindus have in "The First Night"?
(a) 10.
(b) 200.
(c) 100,000.
(d) 36,000,000.

2. What does the goddess Lakshmi represent to Hindus?
(a) The goddess of wealth.
(b) The goddess of purity.
(c) The goddess of love.
(d) The goddess of fertility.

3. Who does Mukesh describe hiring to help with income taxes in “The Fourth Night”?
(a) Wen Jiabao.
(b) Kusum.
(c) Ramanathan.
(d) Dharam.

4. What is the name of the political party the four landlords have formed in “The Fourth Morning”?
(a) All India Democratic Front.
(b) All India Social Progressive Front.
(c) All India Communist Party Front.
(d) All India Republic Front.

5. Who wrote the poem about God and the Devil that Balram describes in "The Second Night"?
(a) Ram Persad.
(b) Tang Shaoyi.
(c) Rumi.
(d) Iqbal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Balram say the chandeliers in his home keep away in “The Fourth Night”?

2. How many of the Great Socialist's ministers are currently in jail, according to Balram in “The Fourth Morning”?

3. What color headbands do the supporters of the Great Socialist wear?

4. How long has it been since Balram has seen Kishan when he visits his hometown in "The Second Night"?

5. Whose face is described on the billboards at the headquarters of the Congress Party in “The Fourth Night”?

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